Demon



Demons are one of the three dominant species in the universe of Devil May Cry, alongside Humans and Angels. They are the primary lifeforms of the Demon World, although their exact nature is unclear. Demons have a range of shapes and sizes, and usually follow a power-based hierarchy.

Description
Demons are naturally stronger than normal humans, and are able to perform superhuman and supernatural feats with ease. The abilities of demons are greatly varied. Demons usually seems to possess powers that are based on a certain element, such as fire or lightning. After a demon is killed, it is sometimes possible to absorb that demon and manifest their power or transform it into a weapon known as a "Devil Arm". Though demons possess abilities beyond that of any human, that does not prevent humans from being able to fight and even kill a demon (though humans with enough skills to do so seem to be very rare and have spent much of their life training to do so). In Devil May Cry 4, Dante suggests that when a demon becomes selfless or loves, they can achieve greater power.

Demons are generally very selfish and cruel, and often seek to increase their own power or influence. Very rarely do demons ever show remorse or pity, particularly when regarding humans. However, there are some cases where they will show regret or remorse, especially if a close friend or relative or theirs dies.

Demons and Humans
Because of their inherent beyond-human abilities, Demons view themselves as superior to humans, and as such wish to rule the human world as well as their own. It is implied that before Sparda's uprising, the demons held dominion over the human world and there were many gates and portals between the two realms; ever since Sparda sealed off the demon world from the human world, demons have been attempting to regain dominion over the humans. Although demons are generally considered evil, there are several humans in the series that Dante has said are even worse.

In the Animated Series, novels, and in DmC, it is hinted that demons have disguised themselves as humans and gained an incredible amount of influence in the criminal underworld, or even the wealthy upper-class. However, there are also demons who deny their heritage and go to the human world to live in peace.

Despite the inherent differences between humans and demons, they are able to mate and produce offspring, which are commonly demon/human hybrids.